U.S. Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke has downplayed reports of growing tensions between the Vatican and the U.S. administration of Donald Trump. In an interview with IlGiornale.it on April 11, he stated that “the narrative of an ongoing clash is exaggerated”. Leo XIV “has invited everyone to work for peace, as he rightly should.” Regarding the attacks and bombings of Iran, Cardinal Burke thinks: “One may have differing views on how to address the problem, but one certainly cannot think that the situation in Iran was good prior to the attacks by the United States and Israel. I believe that, in his view, Trump also has peace as his goal - meaning he seeks to restore internal peace in Iran and in its relations with other nations. This is because the regime represents a nuclear threat to both its neighbors and others.” He also added that he prays “for the freedom of the Iranian people, who have suffered for too many years at the hands of the ayatollahs’ regime.” Cardinal Burke continued: “…Okuningi
Someone remind Burke that America started the killing, not Iran. Iran has the right to defend itself. How many abortions in Iran last year?..how many abortions in the US last year? Who is the bloodthirsty one?
Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh BREAKING: Calls are mounting for Ugandan Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be DEPORTED Rep. Randy Fine says the 3rd worlder LIED on his immigration forms "Mamdani lied when he applied for citizenship. I think he was affiliated in supported groups you're not allowed to if you want to be a citizen of the United States. And I think he should be denaturalized and deported as a result!"
>>Hezbollah released footage showing an Islamic Resistance operation targeting a position of Israeli army soldiers in the town of Taybeh in southern Lebanon using an attack drone.<< Enemy Watch — Official
Holy Face Guide and Free Prayer booklet to share to Family and Friends... Arise Oh Lord and Let thy Enemies be scattered and let those who hate thee flee before thy Face.... Holy Face Guide and Prayers (2) - Booklet
The Mass in the Roman rite touches on the very idea of tradition in the Church, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, president of the French bishops, told KTO on April 5. Bishops are called to show “pastoral solicitude” toward those Catholics: “First, to welcome them. It is not about judging them.” He added that this welcome should not begin by trying to redirect them and “not to say: 'they should go elsewhere or do it differently'.” At the same time, Cardinal Aveline emphasized that this welcome must remain within the framework of official Church structures: “Tradition goes all the way to the last council, including the Second Vatican Council.” Cardinal Aveline added that the liturgy and Vatican II “is not necessarily irreconcilable” as there is “a hermeneutic of continuity”. Councils “do not abolish previous ones.” On the announcement of episcopal consecrations by the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X., Cardinal Aveline spoke of “a cause of sadness.” He believes: “It is …Okuningi
There was definitely skulduggery at VII and the Vatican has to come to terms with the fact the Holy Ghost doesn’t come to the assistance of those not interested in the Divine Will.
FL360aero Unfortunate! An Irish man broke into Shannon Airport in Ireland and started damaging the wing, fuselage and tail of a U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft with an axe. He has been detained for further investigation. facebook.com/…ort-in-ireland-and-started-damag/13…
Iraqi Emil Shimoun Nona, 58, current Archbishop of Australia and New Zealand, has been elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church. He took the name Paul III. Nona succeeds Louis Raphaël I Sako, who had led the Church since 2013. The election was announced on Sunday following a synod of Chaldean bishops held in Rome. Born in Iraq, Nona led the Archdiocese of Mosul from 2010 until 2015. He left Mosul in 2014 when Islamic State (ISIS) took over and Christians were expelled. He later served as archbishop based in Sydney. The patriarchate is traditionally based in Baghdad, but much of its life today is centered in diaspora communities across Europe, North America, and Australia. The Chaldeans are an Eastern Catholic Church in communion with the Vatican and the largest Christian group in Iraq. #newsDnasdkxwhl
Late one evening, an old traveler arrived at a small farmhouse and asked for a place to stay the night. "You’re welcome to stay, there's plenty of room. But I’ll be honest—we don’t have much to offer for dinner," the farmer said grimly. "Don't worry about that. All I need is a roof over my head," the old man explained. "I’ve been visiting my daughter, and now I’m making the long journey back to the city." The farmer’s wife looked at the guest, her face clouded with sadness. "I’m so sorry we can't host you properly. Our son’s legs were badly frostbitten last winter, and now he can’t walk. Every penny we have goes toward his treatment, but nothing seems to help." The old man stayed the night, and the next morning, he asked to see the boy. He carefully examined the young man’s swollen, lifeless legs. "You know," the traveler said, "when I reached my daughter’s house, my own legs were aching from the long road. She treated them with a healing salve and even gave me a jar to take home." …Okuningi
Apostate Robert Prevost appoints the apostate French "bishop" and gay activist Joseph de Metz-Noblat, who replaced "Mother" and "Father" in the baptismal register.
Today, Pope Leo XIV appointed Monsignor Joseph de Metz-Noblat as the Bishop of Verdun in France. Born on 6 February 1959 in Cherbourg, he studied civil law, philosophy, and theology. He obtained a licentiate in canon law from the Institut Catholique de Paris, and was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Verdun in 1987. Leo XIV seems to favor the appointment of pro-homosexual canon lawyers. Public Profile In 2014, Francis appointed Monsignor Metz-Noblat as Bishop of the little-known diocese of Langres, in eastern France. The anti-Catholic magazine Golias described him once as "turning to literature... and terribly bored". He avoids the limelight and is reluctant to take strong public positions. However, he has been involved in one controversy: the baptism register reform in the French church. 2018 Proposal In December 2018, as president of the French bishops’ Council for questions of Canon Law, Bishop Metz-Noblat proposed changing baptismal records from 'father/mother' to 'parents or …Okuningi
The higher the apostate Robert Prevost elevates his gay activist accomplices, the greater will be their fall; a deep place in Hell awaits them, for no one mocks God with impunity. Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori: “He who falls from level ground,” says Saint Ambrose, “does not usually suffer much harm; but he who falls from a height is not said merely to fall, but rather to plummet—and for this reason, the fall is mortal” (...). “Let us rejoice,” says Saint Jerome—we priests—“upon seeing ourselves at such a height; yet let us fear the fall all the more for it” [In Ez. 44].
The Autobiography of Saint Gemma Galgani (Audiobook) THE LIFE OF THE SERVANT OF GOD, GEMMA GALGANI. An Italian maiden of Lucca The Life of St Gemma Galgani book
The Autobiography of Saint Gemma Galgani (Audiobook) TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE Many years ago, when I was a young priest, I had the good fortune of studying for a time in Rome. During that time, I lived with the Passionist Community at their central house in Rome, Saints John and Paul. This was an international community of Passionists, but largely Italian, and the language of the house was Italian. As a result, I ended my stay in Rome with at least some knowledge of the Italian language. I returned to the States with many memories, and with a desire to put my acquired knowledge of Italian to some practical use. Among many other Roman experiences, I had come into more direct contact with the person and the writings of Saint Gemma Galgani. Gemma was a young lay woman who desired ardently to become a Passionist Nun, but God never granted this desire. However, through her close association with the Passionists, she earned a treasured place among the Passionist Family. As so many others have …Okuningi
For this Divine Mercy Sunday, we post a reflection from the book, Lent and Easter With the Church Fathers by Libreria Editrice Vaticana. It's by St. John Chrysostom from his "Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew." Keep in mind that as we enter this Easter season or Eastertide it lasts until Pentecost Sunday, that's 50 days. We must let the meaning of Easter transform our souls and hearts. Just as Christ did not keep his divinity for himself, when he made himself man and offered himself as an innocent victim for the good of all, we too are called to do so for our brothers and sisters. But who are our brothers and sisters, who is our neighbour? Is it not enough to pray in the mornings and evenings and to go to Mass every Sunday? Is it not enough to obey the commandments and be good people? If it is enough, let’s ask the homeless in our cities, the women exploited on the corners, the children forced to deal drugs, the lonely sick and elderly persons, and the unemployed fathers with a family …
Before Seminaries Were Simplified: The Step by Step Making of a Priest Before the Second Vatican Council Let’s just sit down and walk through this slowly, because this is one of those topics where modern Catholics hear the terms and think “yeah I kind of know that,” but when you actually unpack it, it’s way more structured, way more ancient, and honestly way more intense than people realize. So first, you have to understand that in the traditional life of the Church before everything got streamlined after Second Vatican Council becoming a priest wasn’t just “go to seminary, get ordained.” It was a step by step ascent through what were called the minor orders and major orders, almost like climbing a ladder, and each rung actually did something to you spiritually and liturgically. You didn’t just wake up one day as “Father.” You were formed into it, layer by layer. It all began with TONSURE. Now this is something most Catholics today have never even seen. Tonsure was the rite where …Okuningi
Listen to the audio version of this content What is an Examination of Conscience? An Examination of Conscience, a cornerstone of Catholic life, is a reflective exercise in which you assess your thoughts, words, and deeds in light of the Church’s moral teachings to prepare yourself well for the sacrament of confession. This introspective examination serves as a means of spiritual growth, reconciliation, and renewal. No matter a person’s age, an Examination of Conscience is relevant and beneficial in preparing for confession. For adults, it offers an opportunity to evaluate your commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ and his Church. This further fosters personal holiness in helping you gain a deeper love for the Lord, your loved ones, and your neighbor. Teens benefit by developing a conscience informed by timeless moral principles (Rom. 2:14–16), not the zeitgeist (spirit of the age), so that they can better navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood. Even children can …